lockout

'lɔkajt

n. a management action resisting employee's demands; employees are barred from entering the workplace until they agree to terms

n. 封闭工厂
[计] 封锁

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使用频率

lockout 由 lock（锁）和 out（外面）组成，表示被锁在外面，通常指无法进入某个地方。

例句

1. The workers went on strike, leading to a lockout by the management.

工人们罢工，导致管理层实施了封锁。

2. After the lockout, many employees were unsure if they would return to work.

封锁结束后，许多员工不确定是否会返回工作。

3. The company faced criticism for the lockout that lasted several weeks.

公司因封锁持续了几周而受到批评。